{"id":1593,"date":"2018-08-31T08:46:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T12:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2018-08-31T08:46:39","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T12:46:39","slug":"obituary-notice-diane-e-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com\/?p=1593","title":{"rendered":"Obituary Notice – Diane E. Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CrossD\"<\/a>SILVER CREEK:\u00a0 Diane E. Cross, 75, of Buffalo Street, Silver Creek, passed away Thursday, August 30th, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones.\u00a0 She was born in Buffalo, on May 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Pyre) Dunshie.<\/p>\n

Diane lived a full and active life surrounded by her beloved family and friends she made along the way.\u00a0 She loved to travel with her husband Ron; they spent many winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama, enjoying the local life and could be found visiting the casinos and Flora-Bama frequently.\u00a0 Ron and Diane went out every Saturday night to listen to local music and go dancing for their weekly date nights.\u00a0 They also frequently visited Chautauqua Health & Fitness; She enjoyed the community of people that were in her Silver Sneakers class and spoke fondly of them often.<\/p>\n

Diane could usually be found tending to her beautiful garden and it brought her so much joy to see it all come together year after year; she loved to talk about her garden and show off her favorite flowers.\u00a0 Diane was also a longtime season subscriber to Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo and always loved to see a good show; she also often traveled to New York City and Toronto to see shows.\u00a0 Diane spent her working years babysitting and could often be found with a baby on her hip; we feel so lucky that so many people were lucky enough to know and love our Nani.<\/p>\n

More than anything, Diane loved her family unconditionally and has created so many beautiful and fun memories, whether it be going on fun-filled trips with her family or going with her grandchildren to a concert or a show.\u00a0 She was always bragging about her family to anyone with a listening ear and was so proud of all that they have done. She even saved every card she received and every newspaper clipping that included a family member.<\/p>\n

Diane has taught us all so much. Highlights include organizing your cans by type and with the label facing out, how to properly space your flowers when planting your garden, teaching us all about the stock market, how to properly balance a checkbook, Fridays are for washing sheets, you should make your bed daily – and don\u2019t forget the hospital corners.\u00a0 While she taught us so many lessons, we are still working on some, like folding a fitted sheet, making her delicious tuna macaroni salad, or crimping a pie crust properly.\u00a0 The most important lesson she taught us all was how to love your people deeply and that family is the most important thing and should be treasured.\u00a0 She made sure we felt loved every day of our lives and we are so lucky to have had her love for all of these years.<\/p>\n

Survivors include her loving husband and soulmate Ronald N. Cross of Silver Creek, whom she married January 22, 1966, in Silver Creek, three daughters, Valerie (Phil) Swiatkowski, Melanie (Dale) Austin, Amy (Kern) Mullen, all of Silver Creek;\u00a0 and a brother, Douglas Dunshie, of Farnham.\u00a0 Also surviving are five cherished grandchildren Alicia Wroblewski, Emily (Max) DeNisco, Jacob, Kyle & Grace Mullen and three adored great-grandchildren Lillian, Owen and Abigail DeNisco.\u00a0 At Diane’s request, there will be no services observed.\u00a0 Instead, her immediate family will be celebrating her life with a fancy dinner out.\u00a0 The family would like to thank the staff of the following organizations & request that memorials be sent to them, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631, Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750 or to Silver Creek Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, 162 Central Avenue, Silver Creek, NY 14136.\u00a0 Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.\u00a0 To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com. To our beautiful, beloved Nani:\u00a0 We miss you more than words can describe and we love you lots.<\/p>\n

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